Political Signs: Pittsburg vs San Ramon

Political signs receive the same permissive treatment as other non-commercial yard signs in Pittsburg - no permit, but limits on size, number, placement, and public right-of-way. Under Reed v. Gilbert (2015), the city cannot impose stricter rules on political content specifically.

Political signs are strongly protected under the First Amendment and Civil Code 4710. San Ramon may not regulate them more strictly than other non-commercial signs and cannot ban them. HOAs also cannot ban political signs, though reasonable size and duration rules (posted 90 days before election, removed 15 days after) are enforceable.